So it looks like Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was lying through his teeth when he said he "had a lot of confidence in [backup quarterback] Brad Johnson." Of course, he could've been joking (or just being a good general manager). Whatever, I'm guessing Dallas fans were a little concerned. Well, some good news on the Tony Romo Understudy position: apparently the Cowboys are in the market for a younger, less brittle backup quarterback. From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Mac Engel's multiple sources:
The current plan is to use veteran Brad Johnson for the second consecutive season to play behind Romo, with former Grapevine star Richard Bartel again returning to the practice squad for another year of grooming. But whereas last year, when the Cowboys liked their slotting of these three, there is more of an urgent feeling to upgrade behind Romo ... you know, just in case.And the name currently floating round Cowboys HQ? Chris Simms. He's 13 years younger than Johnson with one less spleen. Simms is unhappy with his present situation in Tampa Bay and Engel writes that he has told friends he'd definitely be interested in playing for the Cowboys.
If Simms isn't the guy, though, there's not much to choose from. I mentioned last weekend that given the dearth of quality backup quarterbacks looking for work, the Cowboys would be hard-pressed to do better than Johnson. That said, I don't think that'll keep Jones from trying. You know, just in case Romo has to drive Nick Lachey's ex-wife to the airport or something.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-08-2008 @ 12:56PM
xzistenz said...
Linking to and referencing the stupid Jessica story just destroyed what little credibility you had.
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7-08-2008 @ 12:58PM
ryan said...
xzistenz -- if that is your real name -- I haven't had any credibility since the Great Credibility Crisis of '02. But yes, I agree, Jessica is stupid (but in a very lovable way).
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7-08-2008 @ 1:11PM
charles said...
Ryan
You need to temper your comments. Inferring that Jerry Jones a liar is distasteful and unseemly.
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7-08-2008 @ 1:33PM
xzistenz said...
The Jessica Non-Story is just so over. You are now raping the dead horse after exhuming it's previously beaten carcass.
And for the record xzistenz is my real name -
Xzistenz Manuel DeCordova Jenkins
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7-08-2008 @ 4:23PM
milton thuroughgood III said...
Seriously, can you report on the Cowboys without a Jessica Simpson link?
Maybe Ryan is auditioning for a nice TMZ.com gig.
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7-08-2008 @ 4:25PM
ryan said...
milton thuroughgood III -- if that is YOUR name -- I can not. It's in my contract that I must (Jessica) mention Jessica (Jessica) Simpson (Jessica) at least 200 times (Jessica) per day (Jessica).
Plus, as I mentioned to Xzistenz Manuel DeCordova Jenkins above, I have no credibility.
Thanks for reading.
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7-08-2008 @ 6:35PM
Ritchie Rich said...
RW, give your take on why the Cowboy's didn't pursue David Carr? I hate that the Giants picked him up...I think Houston let David Carr down and tore up his confidence to shreds! Carolina was no place to heal either. The Cowboy's on the other hand would have offered David on lease on QB life and revived him with confidence! He has a damned good arm and youthful enough, even the Giants could see that! lmk what you think and I personally am sick to my stomach having to STILL Jessica's name anywhere. let's talk football and only football!
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7-08-2008 @ 6:37PM
Ritchie Rich said...
oops! * A New Lease On Life * Lol
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7-08-2008 @ 6:42PM
Ritchie Rich said...
Feelin' the heat NY Giants? We are right on your azzzezz!!!!! Dallas Cowboy's Rule Baby!
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7-09-2008 @ 1:21AM
kelly said...
Ryan seems a bit obsessed. Maybe even sexually frustrated.
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7-14-2008 @ 11:54PM
George B Vieto said...
Chris Simms would be great playing for the Cowboys since he went to college at University of Texas.
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